67: Chapter 68 Immense Pressure and Survey Results

Yu Bo raised his head and met Yin Hanhai's scrutinizing gaze, his eyes resolute. "Uncle, first, I will immediately and completely sever all personal contact with Shen Nian. As for the collaboration between 'Listening to the Waves' and 'Wing Flight', I will have my subordinates handle the coordination. Second, I will use all my resources to track down the source of the video and the mastermind behind it; no matter who is involved, I will not show any leniency. Finally..."

He paused, his voice becoming lower and more sincere. "I will use my actions and time to prove to Tianxue that she is the only one in my heart. No matter how long she needs to process, observe, or test me, I will wait. I will do everything in my power to make up for my mistakes and regain her trust."

Yin Hanhai looked at him deeply, seemingly judging the sincerity and determination in his words. The study was silent, save for the faint sound of the cigar burning.

"Remember what you said today." Yin Hanhai finally spoke slowly, his tone still stern but lacking the previous iciness. "I don't care what is going on between you and that Shen Nian, nor do I care if someone set you up. As far as I am concerned, I only look at the results and whether Tianxue is happy. If Tianxue ultimately chooses to leave you because of this incident, I will not blame her, and I ask that you do not pester her. If she is still willing to give you a chance..."

He paused, his gaze like a torch. "Then don't let her down a second time. My daughter, Yin Hanhai's daughter, is not dependent on you. Do you understand?"

"I understand, Uncle." Yu Bo nodded solemnly. He knew this was the final warning Yin Hanhai was giving him, and also his last chance.

"Go." Yin Hanhai waved his hand and sat back into the shadows. "Until I have cleared some things up, do not disturb Tianxue for the time being. Let her have some peace."

"Yes, Uncle." Yu Bo replied respectfully and retreated from the study.

...

The night grew deeper, but the light in the Yin Family villa's study remained on. Chen Feng returned with hurried steps, a trace of imperceptible gravity on his face.

"Chairman, the preliminary results are in." Chen Feng placed a thin report in front of Yin Hanhai, his voice low.

Yin Hanhai picked up the report and scanned it quickly. When he saw the key information, his knuckles gripping the report turned slightly white, his eyes suddenly became as sharp as knives, and the air pressure around him dropped instantly.

The report showed: the IP address that sent the anonymous video email, after complex tracking and layered analysis, ultimately pointed to a specific server node within Tiansheng Group's internal network! The time of sending was accurate to the second, occurring during Yin Tianxue's meeting this afternoon. Technical analysis indicated that the sender had a certain understanding of the group's internal network structure and the security measures of Yin Tianxue's private email, and used a high-privilege internal proxy to disguise themselves. However, the technique was not top-tier, leaving behind subtle traces that could be tracked by top experts.

"Internal?" Yin Hanhai's voice was icy, devoid of any warmth. He threw the report onto the table with a sharp "clack." "Investigate! Get to the bottom of this! The departments, personnel, and all recent access records associated with this node—do not miss a single one! I want to know who is biting the hand that feeds them and reaching out to target my daughter!"

Chen Feng's heart tightened, and he immediately replied, "Yes! I have already arranged for the most reliable personnel to conduct an internal investigation in secret. We will start with the daily maintenance and management of that server node, the technical staff with access privileges, and all relevant personnel who could have had contact during that time slot this afternoon. At the same time, we will also investigate whether there have been any abnormal external intrusions or abnormal changes in internal permissions recently."

"Hmm." Yin Hanhai leaned back in his chair and closed his eyes, his fingers rubbing his throbbing temples. An inside traitor was more chilling and more dangerous than an external enemy. The fact that the other party could use Tiansheng's internal resources to harm Tianxue indicated a certain degree of infiltration, or... it was simply an internal staff member who was dissatisfied with Tianxue or Yu Bo for some reason.

Who could it be? Was it someone planted by a business competitor?

"The preliminary information on Shen Nian has been compiled." Chen Feng opened another file. "Shen Nian, originally named Shen Nan, was born in a small town in a neighboring province. Her parents died early, and she was raised by her uncle. She had excellent academic results and was admitted to a prestigious university. After graduation, she worked at several technology companies and had outstanding abilities. About ten years ago, she came to Jiangzhou and used the alias 'Shen Nan' to be active in some business social circles. She had a relatively close relationship with Yang Wenbin (Yang Junyi's cousin) of the Yang Family at that time, though rumors about the specific nature of their relationship vary. Shortly after Yang Wenbin's accidental death, Shen Nian left Jiangzhou. A few years later, she returned as the founder of 'Yifei Intelligence' and quickly made a name for herself. Regarding her and Yang Wenbin, as well as her specific experiences during the years she left Jiangzhou, we are currently conducting an in-depth investigation, which will take some time. In addition, we tried to contact the relevant personnel at that hotel in Jiangcheng, but we have not yet found any direct witnesses other than Shen Nian and Mr. Yu Bo that night. The hotel's surveillance coverage is limited, and there are traces suggesting the records for that time period may have been tampered with; we are currently verifying this further."

Yin Hanhai listened, his expression growing increasingly dark. Shen Nian's background was indeed not simple; she was entangled with the Yang Family and had a hidden past. A woman like this, who deliberately approached Yu Bo and even went to such extreme lengths to confess... her motives were likely not small. And Yu Bo, to have actually gotten entangled with such a woman and left behind such a deadly piece of leverage!

"Continue the investigation, especially into her relationship with the Yang Family and what she actually wants to do now that she has returned." Yin Hanhai ordered in a deep voice. "Also, check the recent movements of Yang Junyi, as well as anyone who has had obvious conflicts or conflicts of interest with Yu Bo and Tianxue. Including... the divorced daughter of the Su Family, Su Man."

"Understood." Chen Feng acknowledged the order and quietly withdrew.

The study returned to silence. Yin Hanhai walked to the window, looking at the heavy night outside, his thoughts churning. An inside traitor, Shen Nian, the Yang Family, Su Man... these seemingly independent events and individuals seemed to be vaguely connected by an invisible thread, all pointing towards his daughter and future son-in-law.

He thought of his daughter's red, swollen eyes and the strength she was forcing herself to show, and his heart felt another pang of pain. Tianxue had been protected too well since she was a child; although she was smart and capable, she lacked sufficient vigilance and ruthlessness when facing schemes and betrayal in relationships. This incident was a blow to her, but perhaps it was also an opportunity for her to grow.

As for Yu Bo... Yin Hanhai's eyes were complex. That kid's attitude tonight was sincere enough, his response was appropriate, and the promises he gave were on point. But promises alone were not enough; he needed to see actual action, he needed to see that Yu Bo had the ability to clear away these troubles and truly give Tianxue a safe and reliable future. Otherwise, even if Tianxue softened her heart and forgave him, he, as her father, would absolutely not agree.

Meanwhile, in an ordinary office at Tiansheng Group that had long since had its lights turned off, a dark figure was sitting in front of a computer. The faint light from the screen illuminated a young face that was somewhat twisted by nervousness and excitement. He quickly cleared the traces of his operations on the computer, his heart pounding like a drum. He hadn't expected things to blow up this big and attract the Chairman's investigation, which made him feel some lingering fear.

"Anyway, I just sent an email, I didn't do anything heinous..." He muttered to himself, trying to convince himself. "If anyone is to blame, it's that Yu Bo for his own loose behavior! He deserves it!"

He turned off the computer, snuck out of the office on tiptoe, and merged into the shadows of the late-night corridor.